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UK boy's name

Mohmad

An Arabic name meaning "praised" or "praiseworthy one".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Mohmad is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Mohmad popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2017, with 3 births.

This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2017 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Mohmad. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Mohmad ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2017, when 3 boys were registered as Mohmad.
  • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mohmad as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5119

2024

Births in 2024

3

Latest year

Peak year

2017

3 births

Estimated living

6

2026

Meaning

What does Mohmad mean?

The given name Mohmad originates from the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic root word "hamd," which means "to praise" or "to extol." The name is closely related to the Arabic name Muhammad, which is the name of the Prophet of Islam.

Mohmad is a variant spelling of Muhammad, and it is believed to have emerged as a result of the Arabic name being transliterated into different languages and scripts. The name has been in use for centuries, particularly in regions with significant Muslim populations or influences.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Mohmad can be found in historical Islamic texts and records, as it is intrinsically linked to the life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad. The name gained widespread popularity and significance among Muslims worldwide due to its association with the Prophet.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Mohmad. One of the most famous was Mohmad bin Qasim (695-715 CE), an Arab general who led the Muslim conquest of Sindh (present-day Pakistan) in the early 8th century. His military campaigns played a significant role in the spread of Islam in the region.

Another prominent figure was Mohmad Ghori (1149-1206 CE), a Sultan of the Ghurid dynasty who ruled over parts of modern-day Afghanistan, Pakistan, and northern India. He is known for his conquests and contributions to the Delhi Sultanate, which laid the foundations for the Islamic rule in the Indian subcontinent.

In the realm of literature, Mohmad Iqbal (1877-1938) was a renowned poet, philosopher, and politician from British India. He is widely regarded as the "Spiritual Father of Pakistan" and is celebrated for his poetic works that inspired the Muslim renaissance in South Asia.

Mohmad Ali Jinnah (1876-1948), also known as the Quaid-e-Azam (Great Leader), was a prominent lawyer and politician who played a pivotal role in the independence movement of Pakistan. He is revered as the founder of the modern state of Pakistan and is celebrated for his leadership and vision.

Mohmad Reza Pahlavi (1919-1980) was the last Shah of Iran, ruling from 1941 until his overthrow in the Iranian Revolution of 1979. Although controversial, he is remembered for his efforts to modernize and westernize Iran during his reign.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Mohmad. The name's rich cultural and religious significance has contributed to its widespread use and recognition across various regions and time periods.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Mohmad over time

The chart below shows babies named Mohmad registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2017 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Mohmad, the clearest high point is 2017. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 3 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Mohmad
01223201720202024

Decades

Mohmad by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mohmad was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #5119 3 1
2010s #4812 3 1

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FAQ

Mohmad: questions and answers

How popular is the name Mohmad in the UK right now?

In 2024, Mohmad was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Mohmad most popular?

The peak year on record was 2017, with 3 babies registered as Mohmad in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Mohmad?

An Arabic name meaning "praised" or "praiseworthy one".

How many people are called Mohmad in the UK?

A total of 6 babies have been registered as Mohmad across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.